Minced Beef and Cassava Coxinha
This dish, quintessential to Brazilian street food, combines the tender, flavorful beef with the unique texture of cassava. The crispy golden shell and the savory filling encapsulate the vibrant culinary tradition of Brazil, offering an enticing taste and a fulfilling dining experience.
Ingredients
Filling
2 cups ground beef (minced beef) - Choose grass-fed for richer flavor
1 medium onion - finely chopped
2 cloves garlic - minced
1 teaspoon cumin - ground
1 tablespoon olive oil
Dough
- 500 grams cassava - boiled and mashed
50 grams butter - unsalted
1 cup all purpose flour (plain flour Australia and UK) - plus extra for dusting
2 unit eggs - lightly beaten
1 cup breadcrumbs
500 milliliters vegetable oil - for frying
Instructions
- Preparing the Filling: Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cumin, and stir until fragrant. Introduce the minced beef, stirring occasionally, until it's browned, around 7-10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then set aside to cool.
- Making the Dough: In a large pot, combine the mashed cassava and butter, and heat over low flame until smooth. Gradually stir in the flour, mixing continuously until a smooth dough forms. Season the dough with a pinch of salt and let it cool slightly.
- Forming the Coxinhas: Flour your hands and take a small amount of dough, roll it into a ball, and flatten it into an oval shape in your palm. Place a spoonful of cooled filling into the center and fold the dough over to form a teardrop shape. Pinch the edges to seal.
- Breading and Frying: Dip each coxinha in the beaten eggs and then coat with breadcrumbs. In a deep pan, heat vegetable oil to 180°C (350°F).Fry the coxinhas until golden brown, approximately 5-7 minutes, ensuring they are cooked evenly.
Notes
For a spicier filling, consider adding some chopped chili peppers.
Nutrition
Calories: 1892kcalCarbohydrates: 94gProtein: 31gFat: 156gSaturated Fat: 35gPolyunsaturated Fat: 68gMonounsaturated Fat: 43gTrans Fat: 3gCholesterol: 117mgSodium: 383mgPotassium: 821mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 338IUVitamin C: 28mgCalcium: 114mgIron: 6mg
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